Written by Jamie Steyer, Varsity Bound and Game Broadcast Color Commentator 

Game 4 • 3:00PM • Class 5A •  #3 Waterloo West vs. #6 Iowa City West

WATERLOO WEST

Last time out: Waterloo West is on an 18-game tear, having most recently beat Iowa City High 64-51 to punch their ticket to state. Halli Poock and Gabby Moore notched double-digit scoring efforts, Sierra Moore recorded ten rebounds, and Brooklynn Smith and Sahara Williams had double-doubles to lead their team to the state tournament.

Players to watch

  • Halli Poock
  • Averaging 20.9 points, 4.3 steals, and 5.9 assists per game
  • Shooting over 50% from the floor
  • Class 5A East all-district honoree
  • Sahara Williams
  • Averaging 19.8 points, 8.1 rebounds, 4.6 assists per game
  • Shooting over 55% from the floor and over 42% from the three-point line
  • Class 5A East all-district honoree

Keys to the game

  • Stay aggressive on defense without giving up open shots
  • Push the ball on offense
  • Play efficiently without unforced errors

IOWA CITY WEST

Last time out: Iowa City West defeated Davenport North 69-54 led by Audrey Koch’s 34 points to advance to the state tournament. Koch shot a blistering 62.5% on the floor including three 3-point baskets and went 11/12 from the line. As a team, the Trojans hit 23 of their 28 free-throw shots and assisted 14 of their 19 field goals.The Trojans last loss came against Waterloo West, 67-63, on January 8 in conference play. Since then, they’ve won 11 straight games.

Players to watch

  • Audrey Koch
  • Averaging 20.1 points and 6 rebounds per game
  • Shooting nearly 60% from the floor, over 40% from the three, and over 82% from the free throw line
  • Class 5A East all-district honoree
  • Matayia Tellis
  • Averaging 11.3 points and 3.3 assists per game
  • Shooting over 51% from the floor and over 43% from the three
  • Class 5A East all-district honoree

Keys to the game

  • Hit open shots vs. the zone
  • Attack holes in the defense
  • Get back in transition